Caithness Coat of Arms

The arms were granted in 1935 and show a Viking longship, as the medieval history of the region is very much influenced by the Vikings. In the 11th century the region became part of the Jarldom of Orkney, one of the most influential parts of the Norwegian Kingdom. The region remained under Viking influence for more than 300 years. The black raven was an important badge for the Vikings.

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